Loretta Garrett of Princeton, Texas passed away on March 15, 2020 at the age of 85. She was born on January 18, 1935 to Robert Luther and Nora Ethel (Tucker) Mantooth in Bloomdale, Texas. Loretta graduated from McKinney High School in McKinney, Texas. She married Rufus A. Garrett on May 23, 1952 in Melissa, Texas. She retired from Southwestern Bell after 30 years of service. Loretta owned Unique Nails in McKinney, Texas for 5 years.
She is survived by her son, David Garrett and wife, Amy of McKinney Texas; grandchildren, John Nicks of Princeton, Texas, Josh Bail of Garland, Texas, Rachel Bail of McKinney, Texas, and Shaina Bail of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and numerous other loving family and friends.
Loretta was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus A. Garrett; parents, Robert and Nora Mantooth; sister, Estalena Gidney; brother, Howell Mantooth; and sister, Aletha Mantooth.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Ridgeview Memorial Park, 2525 Central Expressway North in Allen, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home.